Freight Cost Analytics Lead

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Material Freight Lead Analyst to partner with the MP&L Controller’s Office in Dearborn, MI. The role focuses on understanding freight costs, building data models, and identifying efficiencies to ensure timely material delivery and optimized freight spend.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight data to track trends and costs.
• Collaborate with NAML on logistics and contracts.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and budget analyses.
• Maintain Python/Alteryx workflows.
• Prepare accruals and segment reporting.
• Support Liabilities reviews with Global Controller and others.

Skills

Data modeling

Python

Alteryx

MS Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QlikView

Power Apps

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Material Freight Lead Analyst to partner with the MP&L Controller’s Office in Dearborn, MI. The role focuses on understanding freight costs, building data models, and identifying efficiencies to ensure timely material delivery and optimized freight spend.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.